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Why SharePoint Can't Solve Your Intranet Adoption Problem

By SimplifyIT | Published

Powerful? Yes. Adopted? Not Always.

SharePoint has plenty of features, but if your staff avoid it, the power doesn't matter. Adoption is the real problem. Tools only work if people use them - and that's where SharePoint often falls flat.

It's Not About Training - It's About Simplicity

Most staff aren't power users. They don't want to learn how to build pages or manage web parts. They want a place to find what they need, post what's required, and move on. If your intranet feels like a maze, they'll stop using it.

Better UX = Higher Adoption

We've seen it over and over: clean, intuitive intranets with clear navigation and role-based content get used. Period. When the system matches how people actually work, adoption takes care of itself.

What We Recommend

If you already have SharePoint, don't panic. You can keep it behind the scenes. Our SharePoint integration pulls in policies, procedures, and documents while giving staff a front end they'll actually use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't staff use SharePoint consistently?
Because SharePoint isn't intuitive for most end users. Without major customization and constant upkeep, it's not something employees feel comfortable navigating day to day.
Can we keep SharePoint and still improve adoption?
Yes. Some clients keep SharePoint as a backend document store, but use a simpler front-end intranet like SimplifyIT to drive adoption.
Is this just a training issue?
Not usually. Even well-trained staff ignore tools that feel clunky or irrelevant. A user-friendly intranet builds habits naturally - no nagging or retraining required.

Time to Rethink Adoption

If your staff ignore your current intranet, the fix isn't more training - it's better design. See how we replace SharePoint with something easier, or book a walkthrough to see the difference.

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